Enrollment
677
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 470015302161
Bon Lin Middle School — Bartlett, TN
Federal NCES profile for Bon Lin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 64
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bon Lin Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bon Lin Middle School reports 677 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 42.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 339 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bartlett spends $13,364 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.3% from local sources (property taxes), 37.6% from the state, and 22.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bon Lin Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 76% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$13,364
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 339 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 677 Top 76% in Tennessee — larger than 24% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Students per teacher 17.4:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470015302161
Student demographics
White 45.2%
African American 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 5.2%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 339:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.3%
In-school suspensions 25
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bartlett, which includes Bon Lin Middle School.
$13,364
Per student
+8%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 37.6%
Federal 22.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,782
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
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Frequently asked questions about Bon Lin Middle School
How many students attend Bon Lin Middle School?
Bon Lin Middle School has 677 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bartlett, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bon Lin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bon Lin Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bon Lin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bon Lin Middle School is White at 45.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bartlett, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bon Lin Middle School?
Bon Lin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.